The State Liquor Authority suspended the liquor license for Darby O’Gills in Hyde Park after an investigation found a high number of underage patrons, according to the authority.

Nearly 90 percent of the bar's 200 patrons on Nov. 30 were found to be underage, resulting in one of the largest seizures in a single compliance check.

Now the authority intends to permanently cancel or revoke the bar's license.

"It defies understanding that this licensee has displayed an unconscionable indifference to the law by placing his personal profits above the safety of our youth," said Christopher Riano, counsel to the authority.

The authority charged Darby O’Gills with 77 violations of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, including 72 counts for selling to a minor, failure to supervise, serving in an unlicensed outside area and failure to maintain accurate books and records, per the release.

Undercover investigators observed students from Marist College in Poughkeepsie arriving at the bar by van around 10 p.m., an authority press release stated. By 11 p.m., the bar was filled with "young-looking patrons," per the release.

The authority, the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office secured the bar to check IDs.

Investigators observed bartenders make 26 sales to minors, and 46 minors signed statements admitting to drinking alcohol, the release said. The DMV issued 115 tickets for fake IDs, and the sheriff's office arrested three bartenders.

"Any establishment that serves alcohol to minors puts not only their license at risk, but also the health and safety of our young people and others who may be sharing the road," said Terri Egan, DMV executive deputy commissioner.

The Journal's attempts to reach representatives at Darby O'Gills were unsuccessful.